Ingredients
For the Twists:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
150g cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 jalapeños, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
For Topping:
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds or everything seasoning
Optional:
Ranch or spicy dip for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet.
2. Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle.
3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread filling evenly over half of the pastry.
5. Fold the other half over the filling.
6. Cut into strips and twist each strip.
7. Place twists on the baking sheet.
8. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle seasoning on top.
9. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crispy.
10. Serve warm with dip.
Notes
Adjust jalapeños for spice level.
Keep pastry cold for best texture.
Use pepper jack cheese for extra heat.
Best served fresh and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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